Awards & Recognition

SPSCC Earns Prestigious INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™

By INACSL & SPSCC Staff

January 8, 2026

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™, a recognition that highlights excellence in healthcare simulation practices. Organizations who receive the endorsement demonstrate a commitment to pursue and sustain excellence in the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice®, designated as the “Cornerstone” Health Simulation Standards.

“This endorsement reflects the incredible dedication of our faculty and staff to delivering the highest quality simulation-based education,” said Marriya Wright, Dean of Allied Health and Nursing at SPSCC. “By aligning with INACSL’s Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice®, we ensure our students are prepared to provide safe, effective care and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.”

INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™ validates SPSCC’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in Prebriefing, Facilitation, Professional Integrity, and Debriefing. It serves as a testament to the organization’s dedication to advancing education, enhancing professional development, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Programs that have received this endorsement recognize all varieties of simulation-based experiences, are working to improve healthcare education and patient safety through the practice of high-quality simulation and possess a commitment to innovation. 

For more information about the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement ™, visit www.inacsl.org/endorsement-program.

The SPSCC Simulation Center on the third floor of the Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education

About SPSCC’s Simulation Center

Located on the third floor of the Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education, SPSCC’s Simulation Center spans over 3,300 square feet dedicated to experiential learning. The center features two skills labs and a clinical simulation suite equipped with high-fidelity simulators and versatile clinical rooms that replicate real-world healthcare environments, including obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, and long-term care settings. This cutting-edge facility ensures students gain hands-on experience with current clinical technology in a safe, immersive setting.